Vermont Lakes

05/22/2026

Eurasian watermilfoil is the most widespread invasive species in Vermont's lakes. It can knockout an entire ecosystem and create an imbalance in a body of water. Learn how we can protect our lakes from the spread of invasive species.

This video was made possible with a grant from the Lake Champlain Basin Program
and the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC)

Lake Bomoseen Association Lake Iroquois Association

Eurasian watermilfoil is the most widespread invasive species in Ve...

05/20/2026

Amazing video from Lake St. Catherine Association !

05/19/2026

Vermont has some of the most beautiful and pristine lakes in the country, but they are facing increasing challenges. Learn how we can help preserve and protect them. 💧🌏🩵

Many thanks to the following speakers for sharing their expertise and passion for lake protection in this video:

Liz Bird, Vice President of Lake Bomoseen Association
Chris Conant, former President of Lake Iroquois Association
Alison Marchione, Shoreline Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation Lakes and Ponds Program
Mark Mitchell, Limnologist and Lay Monitoring Program Lead, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation Lakes and Ponds Program
Julie Silverman , Lake Champlain Senior Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
Pat Suozzi, President of Vermont Lakes
Sarah Wilson, Assistant Manager, Lake Bomoseen Association Greeter Program

Please help us spread the word on lake protection by sharing these videos!

This video was made possible with a grant from the Lake Champlain Basin Program and New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC)

05/19/2026

Registration for our Annual Lake Seminar is now open! We have an exciting line-up of expert speakers. For agenda and to register, click here: https://vermontlakes.org/event/2026-fovlap-lake-seminar-june-5-2026/

See you there!

Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
UVM Rubenstein School
UVM Extension
Lake Champlain Basin Program
Lake Champlain Committee
Vermont Agency of Natural Resources

05/18/2026

We are happy to release our Spring 2026 newsletter, issue #39.
Topics include:

• Message from President Pat Suozzi
• Managing Japanese Knotweed and Phragmites non chemically
• FOVLAP Committee Reports
• Lake wise assessments: support, funding and more
• Curtis Pond Dam: One community’s long road to renewal
• Lakes and Ponds Program update from Jenny Austin
• Boat wash station denied at Joe’s Pond
• FOVLAP educational video series
• Lake Seminar June 5: Hidden Worlds – Life Under the Surface. Agenda and registration link.

Scan QR code or click here:https://vermontlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/spring2026newsletter.pdf

05/15/2026

We're excited to show you a new series of educational videos on lake protection that we produced. Stay tuned!

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05/11/2026

We are sharing the sad news that Dr. Leslie Matthews, formerly of the Lakes and Ponds Program, passed away last week.
Many of you knew Leslie personally - her humor, compassion, and unwavering commitment to lake protection -but you all know her work - work done over decades that benefited all of Vermont's lakes and ponds.
Not only did Leslie start the Vermont Invasive Patrollers program but she took former Lakes and Ponds Program staffer Amy Picotte's data presentation idea to fruition by creating the Lake ScoreCard, developed multiple internal data platforms for the Watershed Management Division of VTDEC, and so much more.

Vermont lakes directly benefited from her scientific excellence, public service and dedication, and her genuine love for lakes. We will share about a memorial service and other details when that information becomes available.

05/09/2026

This is a great presentation that Annie D'Altonshared with us in a recent webinar. We highly recommend! If you aren't available in person, you can view the recording of her webinar here: https://vermontlakes.org/manual-control-of-phragmites-webinar/